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Economic Community of West African States: A Trajectory in Regional Integration
No full textOver the past thirty years of its existence, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has attempted sub-regional integration in West Africa to promote economic cooperation and development among member states. In this light, she has expanded its vision and redefined its mandate as well as roles in addressing novel realities, especially in conflict resolution. However, there are still challenges yet to be surmounted. This article examines the fundamentals of the overall performance and challenges of regional integration in West Africa. It adopts both descriptive and analytical methods that are native to historical research enterprise. It argues that the feat achieved through ECOWAS/ECOMOG in Liberia and Sierra Leone adds credibility to the conception of regional integration as a dialectical unity of cooperation processes. The study concludes that collective self-reliance, intensification of inter-regional trade, and commitment to democracy are the best approaches to regional integration in West Africa.
 
Applicative Constructions in Igbò
No full textThe structure of applicative constructions has been in debate due to diverse opinions regarding the categorial status and distribution of the applicative morpheme. Previous studies have focused on the morphemic structure with scant attention paid to the distribution and interaction of the applicative morpheme with other inflectional affixes. This study examines the syntactic distribution of the Igbo applicative morpheme with a view to determining its categorial status and base position in relation to other inflectional affixes such as tense, aspect and negation. Employing the split verb phrase hypothesis of minimalist program, the study reveals that Igbo applicative morpheme is a functor that projects maximally as an Applicative Phrase, showing up after the verb in the process of interacting with other inflectional elements. The study concludes that in deriving applicative constructions in Igbo, the verb enters the derivation with unvalued tense and applicative features which get valued as the verb moves from one head to another while the affixes get merged to the verb.
 
Teachers’ Personality as a Correlate of Students’ Perception of Careers in Agriculture in Abia State, Nigeria
No full textThe study investigated the agricultural science teachers’ personality on perception of careers in agriculture among secondary school students in Abia state, Nigeria. A sample size of 270 students was drawn randomly from 27 senior secondary schools in the state. Primary data collected with the use of structured questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The result revealed that among the various fields in agriculture, the students were more aware of animal production option (WMS =1.68). They indicated a negative perception of the agricultural science teachers’ personality (WMS =0.98) and careers in agriculture (PI =2.34). The study also showed a significant relationship between teachers’ personality and students’ perception of careers in agriculture (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the perception of male and female students towards careers in agriculture (t = 0.268, p > 0.05). The study concluded that with the prevalence of poor attitude towards agricultural careers, there is urgent need to work towards repositioning teaching as a career that would attract the interest of people with the potential to deliver the educational need of the Nation. It was recommended that teachers should see their task beyond impacting knowledge on students but also mentoring them for a befitting future by being a good example of the field they teach and represen
L’evaluation de La Modulation a Travers La Traduction de Certains Apprenants Unilagiens
No full textIn this paper, we first of all define the concept of modulation by exploring the various categories of texts to be translated namely: literary translation, scientific and technical translation, legal translation and general translation, while using the different kinds of methods of translation. A special emphasis will be laid on modulation and all that surrounds it in the art of translation. This indirect translation approach becomes imperative because of our ambition to ensure the effective transmission of messages in a multilingual and multicultural community such as Nigeria. Series of objectives directly related to translation as well as a suggestion of a methodological framework are aligned in the adventure of giving texts to translate to the 200 level learners of French at the University of Lagos. All these versions were considered as corpus analyzed in the research. The latter part of this analysis gave rise to recommendations and a conclusion.
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Dans cette communication, nous avons tout d’abord œuvré à bien définir la modulation. Ceci a été soutenu par l’exploration de la catégorie des textes à traduire à savoir : la traduction littéraire, la traduction scientifique et technique , la traduction juridique et la traduction d’ordre général, tout en nous servant des différentes sortes de procédés de la traduction avec une spéciale emphase sur la modulation et tout ce qui l’entoure dans l’art de traduire. Cette approche devient imperative à cause de notre ambition d’assurer une transmission efficace des messages dans une communauté multilingue et multicultural qu’est le Nigéria. De tout ceci ressort une série d’objectifs directement liés à la traduction et à une suggestion de cadre méthodologique qui nous a amené dans l’aventure de donner des textes à nos apprenants de la deuxième année à l’Université de Lagos. La totalité de ces versions a été considérée comme le corpus qui a été analysé. La suite de cette analyse a donné naissance à des recommandations et une conclusion digne du nom
Continuity and Change: Decoding Bruce Onobrakpeya’s Conceptualisation of Urhobo Ancestral Worship in Two-Dimensional Forms
No full textThe thrust of the paper is to re-examination the conceptualisation of the ancestors’ statuettes in two-dimensional art by Bruce Onobrakpeya. Bruce Onobrakpeya being an Urhobo Artist has conceptualised and by extension the art work of ancestral in two dimensional forms, for general acceptance of modern Urhobo adherents. The paper critically evaluates the pre-colonial status of the ancestors and lucidly highlights the pride of place they once enjoyed. It is the contention of this paper to state that despite missionary religions have made a lot of converts among the traditional people, regard is paid to the ancestors. The work is anchored on the Semiotic theory of Eco which says that visual images explained issues as written words. The civilizing tendencies the Christianity has brought to Urhobo land particularly and the globalizing forces, have helped in no small way to pave way for continuity. The paper concludes that the living dead are still being remembered and venerated by the Urhobo through modern ways of worship. The Urhobo adherents who prefer to go to their new place of worship venerate their departed one through remembrance and thanksgiving ceremony.
 
TEACHERS’ AWARENESS AND PERCEPTIONS OF VIRTUAL LABORATORIES ON ACQUISITION OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN LAGOS STATE
Get PDFThe study investigated teachers’ level of awareness and perception of the use of virtual laboratory on the acquisition of biology practical skills. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was over 1,200 biology teachers in Lagos State. A sample size of 138 Biology teachers from the six Educational Districts of Lagos State was selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Mixed methods were employed involving the use of standardized interviews, video clips to gather qualitative data while a validated structured questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.74 titled ‘Virtual laboratory and Biology practical skills’ (VLABPS) containing 15 items was used to collect quantitative data.
Data were analyzed using frequency count and percentages. Results showed that the level of awareness of virtual laboratory among Biology teachers was generally low as biology teachers showed ignorance of the concept of virtual laboratories on the acquisition of Biology practical skills. Although, enlightenment and awareness were generated with the intervention of the video clip on virtual laboratories. The study, therefore, recommended that Biology teachers should be engaged in workshops on the use of Virtual laboratories to teach Biology practical skills while Pre-service teachers on teaching practice should be encouraged by their supervisors to use virtual laboratories for teaching Biology practical skills. The teacher education curriculum should be enhanced to include the concept and utilization of virtual laboratories.  
INDICES OF VOLUNTEERING ON MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS COMPETITIONS IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study investigated indices of volunteering on the management of sports competitions in Nigeria. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey research method. The population for the study includes sports administrators, coaches, sports fans, stakeholders, and athletes from the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC). The sample for this study was two hundred (200) respondents selected using the simple random sampling technique. A researcher designed and validated questionnaire was the instrument used to collect relevant data. The reliability of the instrument was determined through a test-retest method. Data from the test-retest reliability was subjected to the Pearson Product Moment Correlation with a coefficient of 0.87. Descriptive statistics of Pie and Bar charts were used to analyze the demographic variables while Inferential statistics (Chi-Square (X2)) was used to test all stated hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that motivation, commitment, and partnership, as indices of volunteerism, had a significant influence on the management of sports competitions in Nigeria. Based on the findings, it is recommended that sports organizations and sports clubs should understand that the management and development of volunteers is a comprehensive process integrated into the overall strategy, fulfilling the process
CHALLENGES OF TEACHING BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (BST) IN ANAMBRA STATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Get PDFThis study investigated the challenges constraining effective teaching of Basic Science and Technology (BST) in the public schools of Anambra state. A research question guided the study which adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample of six hundred and sixty-one (661) was composed of a population of six thousand six hundred and fifteen (6615) BST teachers in the State. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used. A 21-item, four-point rating Questionnaire, developed and validated by the researcher, was used for data collection. The contents of the instrument were clustered into four sections namely: Curricular Materials, Instructional Materials, Human Resources and Teaching Methodology. The instrument, with a reliability index of 0.75, was adjudged reliable and usable for the study. Data were analyzed using simple mean ratings. Results indicated among others that: BST curricula materials were adequately provided to schools (mean=2.99), instructional materials are inadequately supplied (mean=2.31), Relevant human resource was in short supply (mean=1.93) as well as Methodological shortcomings (mean=2.28). Some recommendations including that: BST laboratories and equipment should be provided in schools to complement the resources available from immediate school environment; Training and recruitment of specialist BST teachers and retraining of available teachers in science disciplines, is a sine qua non towards realizing the goals of teaching BST; Regular refresher courses are necessary to update BST teachers' skills, knowledge of the subject matter and teaching methodology, were mad
Physical Conditions Of Prison Facilities In Southwest, Nigeria: Prison Staff Perspective
Get PDFPrison facilities are correctional facilities that are intended to provide a secure and healthy atmosphere for its users as well as to create an environment that supports the goals of the Prison Correctional Service. It is a concern that these facilities remain in decent condition to perform its functions continually. The situation encircling facilities in prison are not palatable varying from facility decay, outstretching of facility capacity, denying prisoners’ minimum space requirement as well as poor maintenance culture. It is on this remark that this study set out to assesses the prison facilities to ascertain the actual condition of each of the facilities in all the prisons located in the South-West of Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. Census sampling and quota sampling techniques were adopted to determine the appropriate sample of the study. Data were collected using two sets of self-administered questionnaires on a census sample of 36 prison maintenance staff and a quota sample of 1094 prison non-maintenance staff. Twenty (56%) copies of the structured questionnaires out of thirty-six (36) administered on prison maintenance staff were completed and returned while three hundred and eighty (35%) copies of structured questionnaires out of one thousand and ninety-four (1,094) administered on prison non-maintenance staff were completed and returned. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools, including percentages, charts, mean scores, and the Mann-Whitney U test. Results showed that prison maintenance staff perceived the conditions of prison facilities to be good while prison non-maintenance staff perceived the condition as average. The results of the study also indicated that there was no significant difference between the perception of prison maintenance staff and prison non-maintenance staff on the physical condition of prison facilities in South-West, Nigeria. In conclusion, the condition of prison facilities indicated that facilities are yet to be at their optimum state. For a better-performing prison facility to emerge; research advocates that the Prisons Correctional Service should give in more interest in technical attempts directed at restoring the declined state of prison facilities
Diversification Potentials Of Commercial Real Estate Investments in Metropolitan Lagos
Get PDFAppropriate selections and combinations of investments that make up portfolios that have high diversification potentials, minimize risks and maximises returns are increasingly gaining attention in the investment environment. This diversification potential can be achieved by possessing a portfolio of investments that are not affected in the same way by the ever-changing economic condition. This study, therefore, assessed the diversification potentials of commercial real estate investments (shops and offices) in five prime locations of Lagos metropolis. The study made use of data on the total returns on commercial real estate investments, derived from the annual average capital and rental values of the investments. The period of data coverage is from 2007 to 2018. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation analysis was used in determining the ideal combinations of investments. The statistical software used was SPSS, version 22. The result showed that the most ideal combination of investments is shops in Yaba and Lagos Island. These investments are also ideal for combination; offices in Yaba and shops in Ikeja, offices in Yaba and Ikeja, shops in Ikoyi and Ikeja. Thus, the study recommends that investors should consider including in their investment portfolios the identified ideal investment combinations